Weboteric - Astrology
Zodiac Sign of Libra the Scales

In the year 1634, I taught Sir George Peckham, Knight, astrology, that part which concerns sickness, wherein he so profited, that in two or three months he would give a very true discovery of any disease, only by his figures.

William Lilly

Libra the Scales

24 September to 23 October

The Sun is in Leo

The Moon is: Waxing Gibbous

About 2000 BC the constellation was associated with the judgement
of the living and dead in Babylonian religions, and Zibanitu, the Scales,
weighed the souls. In Egypt, the harvest was weighed when the Moon
was full in Libra.

Libra is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac, all
of the others representing either humans or animals. Many modern astrologers
regard it as the most desirable of zodiacal types because its represents
the zenith of the year, the high point of the seasons, when the harvest
of all the hard work of the spring is reaped.

It is the symbol of balance that is continually sought between self
and life. Adopted by the judicial system to demonstrate the balance
of fairness in the law.

Libra Character

Ruled by the planet of love, beauty and social grace, Venus, and with a
masculine (penetrative) nature, Libra is outgoing in its energy. A Cardinal
(assertive and creative) sign, Libra governs partnerships, the arts, and
making sense of self in relation to others.

It is an Air (objective and inventive) sign and you, the Libran, seek aesthetic
pleasure, balance in relationships and a harmonious environment. However,
though you always see both sides of any issues, this can often lead down
the slippery slope to procrastination and vacillation!

Librans have charisma and an easy way about you. Combine
this with your desire for popularity and the approval of others, you will
never compromise principle in order to gain approval, you know the danger
of taking such shortcuts.

You are concerned with the present and, although you will initiate activities,
will usually seek the aid of others rather than continuing alone.

Librans have a special need for companionship in order to be fulfilled.
However, in any relationship you need to maintain your own individuality.
Marriage and partnerships are primary concerns to you.

Librans are intellectual, actively seek knowledge and new
ideas, and mental stimulation and are especially adept at analysing what
is occurring in society around them. All matters pertaining to psychology
and human relationships are of deep interest to Librans. For this reason
you make good counsellors and often seek to help people with their personal
problems. You frequently play the role of peacemaker.

Anger is rarely expressed but, when it is, it's as though a tornado has
gone through a room. Nothing is left unsaid, you will tell them what they
said twenty years ago and what the situation was when they said it! But,
like a tornado, your anger is soon gone, leaving the recipient shaken and
ill.

Librans are subject to interminable hovering between alternatives, or an
inability to make firm decisions, especially under pressure, when you can
be pushed into taking steps you will later regret.

Love of pleasure can lead to extravagance. Both female and male Librans
can become great gossips as your insatiable curiosity tempts you to enquire
into every social scandal!

Libra Mind

The cast of mind is artistic rather than intellectual, though Librans are
usually too moderate and well balanced to be avant-garde in any artistic
endeavour.

You have good perception and observation skills and your
critical ability, with which you are able to view your own efforts and the
effort of those, gives your work integrity.

As a Libran you do need to develop your own opinions as it is all too easy
for you to be swayed by the views of others.

This can get you so confused that you seem unable to think
for yourself!

Libra Emotion

In your personal relationships you show understanding of the other person's
point of view, trying to resolve any differences by compromise.

Librans are often willing to allow claims against them to be settled
to their own disadvantage rather than spoiling a relationship.

Your liking of the opposite sex can be to the extent
of promiscuity, and you may indulge in romanticism bordering on sentimentality.

Libran marriages, however, stand a good chance of success because they
are frequently the union of "true souls". Your continuing kindness towards
your partner mollifies any hurt they may feel if you have had a tiff.

The Libran's spouse cannot complain that they are not
understood for you are usually the most empathetic of all the zodiacal
signs and the most ready to tolerate your beloved's failings.

On the negative side you may show frivolity, flirtatiousness and shallowness.

You can be indecisive, impatient of routine, colourlessly conventional
and timid, easygoing to the point of inertia, seldom angry when circumstances
demand a show of annoyance at least …and you can have your sudden
storms of rage!

Libra Body & Health

A typical Libran is the epitome of refinement and poise
with a perfectly formed body of medium stature that will glide through
life with grace.There are no coarse features, calm eyes, slightly pointed
nose and a well formed and wide mouth.

Libra governs the lumber region, lower back and kidneys. Its subjects
must beware of weaknesses in the back and lumbago as you are susceptible
to troubles in the kidneys and bladder, especially gravel and stone.
You need to avoid overindulgence in food and especially drink, for the
latter can particularly harm the kidneys.

You can exert impressive physical energy at times but
your stamina tends to run in cycles. You work hard and play hard, then
collapse into inertia until nature restores the balance.

Libra rules the kidneys. The sign of balance tends to enjoy good health
but charming and airy Librans can forget to take care of themselves,
nibbling snacks rather than eating a proper meal.

The archetypal Libran will be slight of physique, women ideally curved
and men not overly muscled. Librans are party animals (usually dinner
parties rather than raves!) but can suffer from over-indulgence.

Alcohol abuse and even drugs are another problem that can result from
over indulgence. Colds in the kidneys and urinary tract infections must
be watched out for especially if there are ill-favoured aspects, manifested
in the natal chart.

Libra Career & Jobs

In work the description "lazy Libra" is actually more alliterative than
true. Librans can be surprisingly energetic, though it is true that they
dislike course, dirty work.

Although some are modest, others are extremely ambitious.
With their dislike of extremes they make good diplomats but perhaps poor
party politicians, as they are moderate in their opinions and able to
see other points of view.

They can succeed as administrators, lawyers (strong sense of justice
- although the cynical might say this could be a handicap in this profession!).
In any type of business they are better in a partnership than working
alone